Prince William police were called to a Manassas apartment for a reported sexual assault.
According to Prince William police, officers were called to an apartment on Lariat Lane in Manassas on the morning of August 25.
The victim – a 34-year old Warrenton woman – told officers that the incident took place on the evening of August 22, stated Prince William police.
Prince William police stated that the victim went to visit 36-year old Manassas man Brian Knox, a known acquaintance, at his apartment.
During the visit, Knox first attempted to sexually assault the victim, stated Prince William police. Then when the victim tried to leave the apartment, Knox restrained her and prevented her from leaving, before sexually assaulting her, according to Prince William police.
The victim was able to break away and lock herself in the bathroom, until Knox allowed her to leave the apartment, according to Prince William police.
Following the victim’s report, Knox was arrested and charged with abduction with intent to defile and object sexual penetration, stated Prince William police.
